Highland Hills Middle School Afternoon Announcement for Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Prosser is a place where you can explore your natural talents, passions or simply gain new skills through hands-on learning. You can learn about different jobs ranging from computer programming, dentistry, welding to culinary arts! Let Prosser help you navigate your future plans! Take a look at our classrooms and lab spaces during our Open House on Thursday, January 27 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (Note the date moved due to the weather)
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The next PTO meeting will be 4:00pm on Monday, February 7th in the library. We’d love to have you there!
Athletics Announcements (We also have an athletic bulletin board located in the Commons near the pool)
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Tonight’s 7/8th girls basketball game at River Valley has been canceled due to RV quarantine protocols.
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8th grade girls will have practice today 5:30-7. 7th grade girls go home-no practice.
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Last night the 8th grade boys basketball defeated Hazelwood 59 – 16. Back to back games with strong performances from Rayden Freiberger and Oakley Clevenger with numerous points, rebounds, and assists. Good job!
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The 7th grade boys’ basketball team defeated Hazelwood last night 37-32 to improve to 10-1 on the season. It was a hard-fought win with Jaxon Stone making a great scoring move to put the team up by two points late in the fourth quarter and Max Watson hitting a late game 3 pointer with 20 seconds on the clock to seal the victory. Nolan Kennedy, Jaxon Stone and Eli Robbeloth did a great job rebounding with Luke Jacobi handling full court pressure all night. Landon Reed had his best game of the season leading all scorers with 18 points. The leading scorers were: Landon Reed with 18, Jaxon Stone with 10, Max Watson with 5, Luke Jacobi with 2, and Campbell Turnage with 2. Next home game is Tuesday night against Corydon. This is the last home game of the season and the team would love to see a large student section cheering them on.
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Last night your Jags Wrestling Team defeated River Valley by a score of 117-9. Winning nice matches were: Luke Baylor, Oak Thompson, Justice Braid and Landon Kappell with a :12sec pin.
Tryout info for swimming and diving. The dates/times are:
Tryouts:
5th/6th Grade Students: Tuesday February 8, 4:00 – 5:00
7th/8th Grade Students: Wednesday February 9, 4:00 – 5:00
Track conditioning will begin on the following date/times;
Girls begin on 2-28-22, M-Th after school until 5pm. Be prepared to run outside, run indoors if the weather is too bad. Be prepared to run outside, run indoors if the weather is too bad.
Boys begin on 2-28-22, M-Th 5pm-6pm, must go home and return to HHMS, Cannot stay after school without a parent/guardian. Be prepared to run outside, run indoors if the weather is too bad.
As HHMS GOLF season is quickly approaching, Coach Smith wants to share a resource some students might be interested in to improve their game. Old Capital Golf Course in Corydon will be hosting an array of clinics/leagues with options for all skill levels. This is a good way to improve your game. Click the link below.
Clubs (We have a club bulletin board located in the Commons near the Cafe’)
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Little Mermaid Jr auditions and tech interviews will be held the week of Feb 14. Please join the HHMS Theatre Google Classroom for more details! Join code: womtbf2.
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Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Club in Library from 3:45 – 4:45pm (Strause, Boehnlein, C. Hynes)
Due to RED status, we will not be having the RAK meeting previously scheduled for Thurs. Jan 27. Students can watch/listen to announcements for the next meeting.
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Feb. 24
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Mar 17
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Apr. 28
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May 26
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Robotics Club Schedule (For Existing Members Grade 5-8 Only) in Room C133. Practices:
Thursday, 1/27/22 4-5:30 pm:7th/8th Grades only (note: different date/time)
Tuesday, 2/1/22 7:15 am: 5th and 6th Grades only
Tuesday, 2/8/22 7:15 am: 7th and 8th Grades only
Tuesday, 2/15/22 7:15 am: 5th and 6th Grades only
Tuesday, 2/22/22 7:15 am: 7th and 8th Grades only
Friday, 2/25/22 after school until 5:30: All Grades
Saturday, 2/26/22: Competition in Seymour!
Tuesday, 3/1/22 7:15 am: Clean and Organize and Celebrate!
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Student Council Meetings (Library)
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3:45 – 4:30pm with Amy Hucker & Amellia Dusch
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February 10
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March 10
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April 14
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May 12
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INTRAMURALS for 2nd Semester
7th and 8th grade are on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:40
5th and 6th grade are on Fridays from 7:30 – 8:40
If there is a 2 hour delay or a snow day, there will be NO INTRAMURALS on that day.
If you have any questions see Mrs. Fox or Mr. Michell
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WEEK |
ACTIVITY |
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Jan. 27 and 28 |
Flag Football |
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Feb. 3 and 4 |
Wiffle ball |
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Feb. 10 and 11 |
Cricket |
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Feb. 17 and 18 |
Cricket |
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Feb. 24 and 25 |
Dodgeball |
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March 3 and 4 |
Kickball |
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March 10 and 11 |
March Madness Basketball |
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March 17 and 18 |
March Madness Basketball |
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April 7 and 8 |
Kan Jam/Ultimate Frisbee |
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April 14 and 15 |
Corn hole/floor hockey |
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April 21 and 22 |
Spikeball / Four square |
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April 28 and 29 |
Dodgeball |
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Jag Clovers will meet in room A287(Kim Guy’s Room), from 4:00 – 5:15
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1/27 meeting – CANCELED for this week
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2/10 meeting
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2/24 meeting
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3/10 meeting
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4/14 meeting
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4/28 meeting
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5/12 meeting
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5/26 meeting
Good luck to any of our Jaguars that perform or play this evening. Remember that there are three things that YOU can control: your attitude, your actions, and your effort. Give it your best! Have a great afternoon.
OTHER Announcements
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HHMS Math Homework Help 7/8th grade 21-22
Who: 7th and 8th grade students
When: Tuesday and Thursday 3:45-4:45pm
STARTING ON THURSDAY, JAN 13TH
Where: A222 ( Mrs. Boling’s room)
Homework help – If you have math questions, come get them answered – It’s free!To Sign up-
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Sign up list will be located in the front office starting on the Friday before.
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Post- Tuesday/Thursday list for the week the Friday morning before.
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Number of spots is limited each week
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Students should remove their name from the list if they find that they can’t attend. *Students waiting to get in should continue checking the list
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IN Classroom –
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Students MUST bring an assignment or specific questions to work on.
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Teachers will not be providing material/worksheets/study material, etc.
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Students will be asked to call parents to pick them up if they do not have material to practice or work on. (See math teacher or go online to find extra practice materials as needed.)
NOTE: This is NOT one-on-one tutoring. If you are looking for an individual tutor, you can contact your counselor or math teacher for suggestions.
If you have questions, you can contact:
dboling@nafcs.org or lnbrown@nafcs.org
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PTO Spirit Nights:
Feb: TBD
March 9: Bearnos (all 3 SI Locations)
April 21: Texas Roadhouse
May 11: Bearnos (all 3 SI Locations)
Bearnos Pizza–Carryout or Dine In 20% of all purchases goes back to HHMS PTO. Must mention fundraiser to get credit. All 3 Locations for all day.
Please see the corporation website for all of the details COVID-19 Update – New Albany Floyd County
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If your student is in quarantine, please remind them to get on Google Classroom to work asynchronously so they do not get behind on their classwork.
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If any household members have a pending covid test, please contact our school nurse, Heather Murray at 812.542.8501 or via email: hmurray@nafcs.org You may also email Mrs. Ivey @ wivey@nafcs.org.
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Lunch Menu Link ~ https://www.myschoolmenus.com/
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